This is the official documentation of the investigation into the disappearance of the pegasus known as Scootaloo from the town of Ponyville. This report was conducted by alias Soeris, current head of investigation for the Night Watch and former Royal Guard Lieutenant. True identification of Soeris is to be known only to Princess Luna, Princess of the Night.
My first foray into Ponyville was met with suspicion and distrust, as can only be expected after the disappearance of a foal; many of the market vendors I talked to were hesitant to divulge what little they could tell me of Scootaloo and even fewer showed any signs that they may attempt to aid a formal investigation if my suspicions are correct.
A formal search of the current living place of the pegasus known as Rainbow Dash, Element of Loyalty, was conducted by this investigator after what information could be gathered from the townsponies indicated a strong emotional connection between Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash. Against my expectations the premises was empty, borderline abandoned, yet nothing had been moved out or shown any signs of being stored; it would appear that Rainbow Dash has not been using this house as a living place for some time.
Something is wrong in this town, that much is clear; the ponies are on edge, not just to strangers but to each other, and seem almost afraid to wander alone. Moving in couples is nothing unusual of course but a particular instance showed that a pony was unwilling to simply walk to her house without waiting for another pony to accompany her, in spite of it being a bright sunny day.
I will continue to monitor the town and tomorrow will conduct interviews with the other Elements of Harmony in an effort to learn the whereabouts of Rainbow Dash. Important to note that Scootaloo’s two closest friends are also said to still live in the town though ideally I wish to avoid interviewing two surely traumatised fillies.
End of report.